Southside Rescue Squad, Inc.

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Southside Rescue Squad, Inc. We are proud to provide emergency assistance and education to the citizens in the eastern part of Mec Our equipment has changed drastically as well.

Several individuals saw the need to create a rescue agency to service the citizens of our community. On June 1, 1960 the organization began providing basic first aid and transportation. Southside Rescue Squad is committed to providing a safe community, protecting the life and welfare for all people residing or visiting. We accomplish this by delivering quality emergency services to our community. In meeting this objective, we demand of ourselves the highest professional standards and dedication to our Core Values. Throughout the years volunteer members have continued to serve by getting involved in the community. Members began to take courses giving them instructor credentials. Members were now taking more courses leading to more certified members able to perform more specialized tasks while on scene. They have taught classes at local churches, schools, and other organizations preparing the public on how provide care in the case of an emergency. In 1985 the rescue squad decided to expand the building in response to tremendous growth, success and demand. They wanted to add new bays, bunkrooms and enhance the building to provide a larger space for bingo, training and special functions. As the times changed throughout the years so has Southside Rescue Squad. It is now a dynamic and progressive volunteer EMS agency in the Southern Virginia and is continuing the legacy of those volunteers who initially embraced the idea of serving the community. We now have state of the art health care technology that allows us to deliver the most up to date advances prehospital emergency care possible. Most of our members are now trained to perform Basic Life Support as well as Advanced Life Support and can now give multiple medicines and perform emergency medical procedures in the field. Although many things have changed, one thing has not; the commitment to serving our community. Our volunteers still serve with the same passion and dedication as in the past.

10/21/2026

Welcoming a new baby comes with many joys and challenges. That's why we're proud to partner with Baby2Baby to help provide additional support for mothers and newborns at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital.
These Maternal Health and Newborn Supply Kits contain items that are vital for the well-being of both mother and baby including diapers, wipes, hygiene products, breastfeeding supplies, postpartum care and educational resources.
Together we're working to give families a healthy start and connect them with the care and resources they need right here at home.

To learn more about our Garland Birthing Center, visit https://bit.ly/4yWN5TH

Everybody please join us in sending a huge amount of praise to our EMT team. Yet again the SSRS volunteer EMT team compe...
10/19/2026

Everybody please join us in sending a huge amount of praise to our EMT team. Yet again the SSRS volunteer EMT team competed against other teams across the state of Virginia at the Virginia Association of First Responders convention and brought home 1ST PLACE yet again. 🥇

We are so very proud of this team. Each team member is a Life Member of SSRS, which means they completed at minimum 10 years of dedicated service to the community we serve. Which each of these members continue to support SSRS in every way they can to this day and will continue to do so!

A large round of applause is owed to these ladies. We couldn’t be prouder!!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the best officers many of our members have ever known. We hope the famil...
10/19/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the best officers many of our members have ever known. We hope the family of Corporal King can find peace and understanding in this trying time

🖤 In Loving Memory of Retired Corporal Harvey King 🖤

It is with profound sadness that the South Hill Police Department announces the passing of Retired Corporal Harvey King.

Corporal King dedicated many years of his life to serving the Town of South Hill and its citizens. His legacy extends far beyond his years of service. Through his leadership, mentorship, wisdom, and teachings, he helped shape the careers of countless officers and left a lasting impact on our department.

We are forever grateful for his dedication, the knowledge he shared, and the example he set for those who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow officers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Corporal King. Your service, leadership, and legacy will never be forgotten. 🖤💙🖤

Look at our beauty’s being shown off💪
10/01/2026

Look at our beauty’s being shown off💪

Looking for that ever elusive bus extrication class!??! Here’s your chance! Sign up, and get experience you can’t find j...
09/24/2026

Looking for that ever elusive bus extrication class!??! Here’s your chance! Sign up, and get experience you can’t find just anywhere! 🚌

Our new trucks are looking ready to work hard for our citizens thanks as always to Xtreme Signs & Graphics💪💪
08/29/2026

Our new trucks are looking ready to work hard for our citizens thanks as always to Xtreme Signs & Graphics💪💪

08/26/2026

TOWN OF SOUTH HILL
PUBLIC NOTICE – DROUGHT WATCH
August 26, 2026

The Town of South Hill, in coordination with the Roanoke River Service Authority (RRSA), is issuing a Drought Watch due to current drought conditions, declining water levels, and weather conditions affecting our regional water supply.

At this time, there are no mandatory water-use restrictions in place for Town of South Hill customers. However, a drought watch is intended to make residents and businesses aware of the current conditions and encourage voluntary conservation now to help protect our water supply should dry conditions continue.

We ask all water customers to be mindful of their water use and voluntarily reduce unnecessary consumption whenever possible.

Ways You Can Help Conserve Water
• Limit unnecessary outdoor watering of lawns, plants, shrubs and gardens.
• Water only when necessary and avoid watering during the hottest part of the day.
• Avoid washing vehicles, driveways, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces unless necessary.
• Check faucets, toilets and irrigation systems for leaks and make repairs promptly.
• Take shorter showers and avoid letting water run unnecessarily while brushing teeth, shaving or performing other household activities.
• Run dishwashers and washing machines only when you have a full load.
• Consider postponing other non-essential uses of water when possible.

The purpose of this notice is to help everyone understand the current conditions and begin conserving water before more restrictive measures become necessary.

The Town and RRSA will continue to monitor water levels and drought conditions closely. If conditions worsen, the Town may move into a Drought Warning, at which time additional voluntary conservation measures would be strongly encouraged.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation and assistance in protecting South Hill's water supply. Conserving water now helps us prepare for the possibility of continued dry conditions and reduces the likelihood that more significant restrictions will be necessary later.

Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.

Town of South Hill

08/25/2026
08/24/2026

Join us in Mecklenburg for the 2027 Spring EMT Course Informational Session— Learn what it takes to become an EMT.

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810 West Atlantic Street
South Hill, VA
23970

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+14344475038

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